The Flex 15 Ultrabook is a powerful piece of portable technology. It has what it takes to enable smooth video conferencing, robust multimedia editing, and the multitasking that's an essential part of a typical day at the office. Here's quick look under the hood at the hardware that drives the Flex 15 Ultrabook.

The Processor

Intel Core i7 4500U
The processor is the engine that drives your computer, and the brain that provides it with the power to handle any task you throw at it. Intel is the premiere name in the processor business, and the Core i7 4500 U is an ultra low voltage model made specifically for ultrabooks like the Flex 15. The Core i7 4500 U first hit the market in 2013, and it takes advantage of the latest advances in technology to pack tremendous power into something that won't blast through your device's battery.

The Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 4400
Unlike typical desktop PCs, most portable devices include a graphics card that is integrated into the processor, and the Flex 15 Ultrabook is no exception. The Intel HD Graphics 4400 is a card that works along with the processor to help provide the power to process high-quality graphics, animations, and video. The Flex 15 Ultrabook's graphics card is what will enable you to complete resource-intensive visual tasks like video editing and multi-participant video on your device.

The Memory

8GB RAM
Random Access Memory, more commonly called RAM, is sort of like the "short term memory" of your computer. Information you need is taken off the hard drive and held in the RAM for as long as you need it, to make accessing that information much faster. If you've ever had a computer or device that seemed to take forever to do anything, it's likely that a lack of RAM was to blame. 8 GB is what many powerful desktop PCs have installed, so it's an impressive amount to have in a portable device.

The Drives

1TB Hard Drive, 16GB Solid-State Drive
The 1 TB main hard drive in the Flex 15 Ultrabook is big enough to hold hundreds of full-length movies, so it should be plenty for your office documents, presentations, and even your family photos, with plenty left over for installing the programs you need to get your work done.

Solid-state drives, also known as SSDs, are the latest and greatest development in the world of data storage. Unlike traditional hard drives, SSDs have no moving mechanical parts. This makes them more resistant to damage, as well as making them much faster overall than older drives. The Flex 15 Ultrabook's 16 GB SSD is a great complement for the main hard drive, and can permit certain functions, such as booting up Windows, to occur much more rapidly.

Ready to Roll

All of the components of the Flex 15 Ultrabook have been carefully engineered to deliver solid power in a lightweight package that can deliver up to 8 hours of battery life. Whether you're using it as a laptop to prepare for a meeting or in stand mode to present your work to a client, the Flex 15 Ultrabook has what it takes.